Product classification
HS code for Harps: 9202.90
Musical instruments, string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps).
Classification of harps under HS 9202.90
Harps are classified under HS code 920290, which resides in Chapter 92 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers musical instruments, parts, and accessories. Heading 9202 is designated for "Other string musical instruments," distinguishing them from keyboard string instruments like pianos. The heading is split into two main subheadings: 920210 for instruments played with a bow (such as violins, violas, and cellos) and 920290 for all other string instruments that are plucked or struck. Since harps are primarily plucked rather than bowed, they are correctly categorized under 920290. This classification is based on the physical characteristics of the instrument and its method of sound production. It covers a wide range of harps, including large concert pedal harps used in symphony orchestras, smaller lever harps often used in folk music, and historical replicas like the lyre or aeolian harp. The classification remains consistent regardless of the materials used in construction, whether traditional wood or modern carbon fiber, as long as the instrument remains acoustic. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) ensure that the method of play is the primary factor in distinguishing between the subheadings of 9202. If the harp were primarily electronic and lacked a resonant soundboard, it would instead be classified under heading 9207, which covers instruments where sound is produced or must be amplified electrically.
- Covers
- Concert pedal harps
- Lever harps (Celtic harps)
- Folk harps and lap harps
- Aeolian harps
- Acoustic lyres
- Also under 9202.90
- Fender Stratocaster
- Gibson Les Paul
- Martin D-28
- Taylor GS Mini
- Ibanez RG Series
Codes often confused with 9202.90
Common mistake. Harps are sometimes misclassified under 920210, which is only for bowed string instruments like violins. Another common mistake is classifying electric harps here; if the instrument relies on electronic amplification to produce sound, it belongs under 920790. Parts for harps, such as replacement strings, should be classified under 920930 rather than with the instrument itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 920290 (the code used for harps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 920290 (the code used for harps) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 920290, not only harps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $320M 38% of world exports
- 2 United States $142M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $73M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $842M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $140M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $84M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $49M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $752M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for harps
Brazil classifies harps under NCM 9202.90.00: HS 9202.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about harps
What is the HS code for Harps?
The HS code for Harps is 920290 (Musical instruments; string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps)). The HS code for acoustic harps is 920290.
How do I classify Harps for customs?
Harps is classified under HS code 920290 — Musical instruments; string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric harps classified under the same code?
No, electric harps that require an external amplifier to be heard are classified under HS code 920790.
Which countries are the top exporters of harps (HS 920290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 920290 (the code used for harps) in UN Comtrade data were China ($320M, 38% of world exports), the United States ($142M) and Germany ($73M). World exports came to about $842M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of harps (HS 920290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 920290 (the code used for harps) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($140M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($84M) and the United Kingdom ($49M). World imports came to about $752M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Harps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 920290 for Harps is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for harps in Brazil?
In Brazil, harps (HS 920290) is classified under NCM 9202.90.00.